Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

October 15, 2020

Demographic Characteristics, Experiences, and Beliefs Associated with Hand Hygiene Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States

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  • Among 4,817 US adults responding to an internet-based survey administered in June, 85% reported frequent hand hygiene (handwashing or hand sanitizing) after contact with public surfaces. Males, young adults (age 18-24), respondents less concerned about risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection, and respondents who did not personally know someone who had received a positive SARS-CoV-2 test reported less frequent hand hygiene.

Czeisler et al. (Oct 16, 2020). Demographic Characteristics, Experiences, and Beliefs Associated with Hand Hygiene Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6941a3